Two teenagers have been banned from entering Bath city centre unless accompanied by a parent after their convictions for assault.

The two 16-year-old boys were issued with criminal behaviour orders (CBOs) by Bath Youth Court yesterday (Thursday, February 22) following a violent incident in Southgate Bath last year.

A 26-year-old man suffered cuts and bruises after he was set upon by a group of youths outside McDonalds in Southgate Street on Saturday, September 9, 2017.

The unprovoked assault carried on into New Merchants Passage.

Both boys were issued with two-year CBOs. During that time, they are not permitted to enter Bath city centre unless accompanied by a parent, and may not associate in public with 12 other named teenagers.

The order also instructs them not to cause anyone harassment, alarm or distress.

McDonald's on SouthGate Street

In a previous hearing one boy was sentenced to eight months detention and training and was ordered to pay £30 compensation.

The other boy had earlier been sentenced to six months detention and training and ordered to pay a £30 victim surcharge.

Neighbourhood inspector Sarah Treweek said: "This case is one of a number brought against a group of teenagers responsible for anti-social behaviour in the town in recent months.

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